Question

station #2: slave vs. free states-the missouri compromise
watch the video and fill out the chart/map using the information.
how was slavery an issue in congress?
what new states were admitted to the union? were they free or slave states?

Explanation:

The problem is about the Missouri Compromise, new states, and slavery in Congress, which relates to historical events and political history. The subfield of Social Science - History is appropriate as it deals with past political and social issues like slavery and state admission in the US.

Answer:

To answer these questions:

1. How was slavery an issue in Congress?

Slavery was a divisive issue in Congress as representatives from free and slave states clashed over whether new states (like Missouri) should allow slavery. The balance of power (free vs. slave states) in Congress drove tensions, as each side wanted to preserve their influence. The Missouri Compromise (1820) was a key attempt to resolve this: Missouri was admitted as a slave state, Maine as a free state, and slavery was banned north of the 36°30′ parallel (except Missouri).

1. What new states were admitted to the Union? Were they free or slave states?

During the Missouri Compromise era:

• Missouri: Admitted as a slave state (1821).
• Maine: Admitted as a free state (1820, formerly part of Massachusetts).

Later, other states (e.g., Arkansas as slave, Michigan as free) were admitted, but the core of this question ties to the Missouri Compromise’s new states.